Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole with Ritz Crackers

If you’ve ever stared into the fridge at 5:17 p.m. like it personally offended you, Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole with Ritz Crackers is about to become your new best friend. This is the kind of dinner that feels like you tried way harder than you did—creamy, comforting, and topped with buttery crackers that basically shout, “I have my life together!” (Even if you absolutely do not.)

It’s also a lifesaver for hectic weeknights, picky eaters, and those days when you just want dinner to cook itself while you do… literally anything else. Because honestly, the slow cooker gets us.

Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole with Ritz Crackers

• Set-it-and-forget-it comfort: Stir, top, cover, done. The slow cooker handles the heavy lifting.
• Creamy + crunchy combo: That soft, saucy chicken with a buttery Ritz topping? It’s the definition of cozy.
• Family-friendly flavor: No weird ingredients, no spicy surprises—just classic casserole goodness.
• Perfect over rice: It turns into a hearty meal with almost zero extra effort.

This recipe has “repeat weekly” energy.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 medium)
• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
• 1¼ cups sour cream
• Black pepper (you’ll use it twice—more on that in a sec)
• 4 tbsp butter, melted
• 1¼ cups Ritz crackers, crushed
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning

How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole with Ritz Crackers

1) Make the creamy sauce

In your slow cooker, add:

• cream of chicken soup
• cream of mushroom soup
• sour cream
• black pepper (see note above)

Stir until everything is smooth and combined. It should look like a creamy casserole base—because that’s exactly what it is.

2) Coat the chicken

Place the chicken breasts right into that sauce. Turn them around a bit so they’re fully coated. No need to chop the chicken first—keep it easy.

3) Mix the Ritz topping

In a small bowl, combine:

• crushed Ritz crackers
• ½ tsp black pepper
• onion powder
• garlic powder
• Italian seasoning
• melted butter

Mix until the crackers look like they’ve been invited to a butter party (and happily accepted).

4) Top it off

Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the chicken. Try to cover most of the surface—this is the part people “accidentally” keep picking at.

5) Cook

Cover and cook:

• High: 2½ to 3½ hours
  or
• Low: 6 to 7 hours

Chicken is done when it’s cooked through and shreds easily.

6) Serve

Serve it hot over rice. The rice soaks up that creamy sauce like it was born for the job.

Tips for the Best Results

• Don’t lift the lid too often. I know it’s tempting to peek, but slow cookers are drama queens—every lid lift messes with the heat.
• Want it extra “casserole-y”? Once the chicken is cooked, shred it right in the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce. It turns into that scoopable, creamy casserole vibe.
• Crunch protection plan: If you love a super-crisp topping, you can cook the chicken in the sauce first, then add the Ritz topping for the last 30–45 minutes on high. (Not required, but it’s a fun upgrade.)
• Sauce too thick? Add a splash of milk or chicken broth and stir. If it looks too thick, don’t worry—it’s just extra comfort waiting to happen.
• Sauce too thin? Leave the lid slightly cracked for the last 20 minutes, or stir in a spoonful of sour cream at the end to thicken it up a bit.

A Little Real-Life Moment From My Kitchen

This Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole with Ritz Crackers has saved me on the kind of week where my to-do list had its own to-do list. You know those days when you’re juggling work, errands, laundry, and someone is asking what’s for dinner every 12 minutes?

I tossed everything in the slow cooker, and by dinnertime the house smelled like a cozy hug. The best part: nobody complained. Not one “What is this?” from the picky eaters. Honestly, I should’ve framed that moment.

FAQs About Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole with Ritz Crackers

The Cozy Dinner You’ll Want on Repeat

When life is busy and your energy is running on “please don’t ask me to cook,” Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole with Ritz Crackers is the answer. It’s creamy, comforting, ridiculously easy, and that buttery cracker topping makes it feel like a real treat—without turning your kitchen into a disaster zone.

If you make it, serve it over rice, grab a fork, and enjoy that “I nailed dinner” feeling… even if your slow cooker did most of the work (we won’t tell).

Keep the Comfort Going (You’ll Love These Too)

If this Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole with Ritz Crackers just earned a spot in your cozy-dinner hall of fame, don’t stop here—there are more warm, easy meals waiting for you. Here are a few reader-favorite comfort recipes with the same “dinner feels like a hug” vibe:

• Easy Chicken Wild Rice Casserole — creamy, hearty, and perfect when you want something filling without a fuss.
• Million Dollar Chicken Casserole — rich, cheesy, and the kind of dinner that disappears fast.
• Slow Cooker Crack Chicken — a total crowd-pleaser that basically guarantees seconds.
• Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken — sweet, savory, and made for spooning over rice.

If you try this recipe (or any of these), I’d love to hear what you think—scroll down and leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review. Your stars and comments help other home cooks find their next favorite dinner!

Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole with Ritz Crackers

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• Author: Mounia
• Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x

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Creamy, cozy Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole with Ritz Crackers made with tender chicken in a rich, comforting sauce and topped with buttery cracker crunch. Perfect over rice for an easy weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients

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• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 medium)

• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup

• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup

• 1 ¼ cups sour cream

• 1 tsp black pepper, divided (or use 1 ½ tsp for extra pep)

• 1 ¼ cups Ritz crackers, crushed

• 4 tbsp butter, melted

• ¼ tsp onion powder

• ¼ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning

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Instructions

1. In the slow cooker, mix cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and ½ tsp black pepper until smooth.

2. Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat completely in the sauce.

3. In a small bowl, stir together crushed Ritz crackers, remaining ½ tsp black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and melted butter.

4. Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the chicken.

5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 2½–3½ hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.

6. Spoon over rice and serve hot.

Notes

Pepper note: For a milder taste, keep total pepper to 1 tsp. For a bolder flavor, use 1½ tsp total.

For a more “casserole-style” texture, shred the chicken in the slow cooker and gently stir into the sauce before serving.

The cracker topping will soften as it cooks—still delicious! If you want it crispier, add the topping during the last 45–60 minutes on HIGH.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 6 hours
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Slow Cooker
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 Serving
• Calories: 560 kcal
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 1100 mg
• Fat: 32 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 18 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Protein: 45 g
• Cholesterol: 150 mg